Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience
  OR
• Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• A Résumé is required, but statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
• Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

Additional Information:

Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review.

This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To learn more about the Court Clerk Assistant positions at Austin Municipal Court, please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944iAG0EMys

$21.78 – $24.50 per hour

Please note: Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Municipal Court is a 24 hour, 7 days per week business operation.
Schedule/location may change based upon business needs.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience handling monetary transactions (cash, credit card, checks, money orders, etc.).
• Experience performing multiple tasks using multiple computer programs (such as: Word, Database systems, Excel).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types.
2. Updates case files in the Court’s case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
3. Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring.
4. Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets.
5. Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance.
6. Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order).
7. Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket.
8. Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest.
9. Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports;
10. Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of appropriate laws, policy or procedures dependent on circumstances.
• Knowledge of court proceedings.
• Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to handle hostile or difficult customers.
• Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use document scanners and related software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience, OR
• Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Employment Application:

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications – minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Employment history dates must include month and year as well as the name and contact information for the supervisor and/or human resources department.
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not your resume or cover letter.
• Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.

Additional Information:

Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review.

This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for:

• Shift Differential and Assignment pay, dependent upon unit, shift and location.

• The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program, this program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To learn more about the Court Clerk Assistant positions at Austin Municipal Court, please watch this videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944iAG0EMys

$21.78 – $24.50 per hour

Please note:
The hours for this position, after initial training period, will be the following shift:
9:30 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., Thursday-Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday off).
This work location is at the Travis County Jail facility, located at 10th and Nueces.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience handling monetary transactions (cash, credit card, checks, money orders, etc.).
• Experience performing multiple tasks using multiple computer programs (such as: Word, Database systems, Excel).

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types.
2. Updates case files in the Court’s case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others.
3. Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring.
4. Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets.
5. Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance.
6. Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order).
7. Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket.
8. Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest.
9. Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports;
10. Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of appropriate laws, policy or procedures dependent on circumstances.
• Knowledge of court proceedings.
• Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to handle hostile or difficult customers.
• Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use document scanners and related software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Associate Municipal Court Judge is appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of City Council. Under the general supervision of the Presiding Judge, the Associate Municipal Court Judge handles cases on his/her docket as directed by the Presiding Judge, holds court hearings, and performs state magistrate duties, which may include reviewing applications for arrest and search warrants for the police department and travelling to the county jail and police department to administer TCCP Article 15.17 state magistrate legal rights warnings and setting bail on prisoners with Lakeway Class C arrest warrants and other cases filed by Lakeway Police.  The Associate Judge presides over court proceedings and handles dockets, as assigned by the Presiding Judge, and splits county jail magistration duties with the Presiding Judge and also splits on-call duties for arrest and search warrants after-hours (for Lakeway Police Department) with the Presiding Judge.

 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

     Reports to: Mayor

     Supervises: none

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle cases on all dockets as assigned by Presiding Judge (usually Night Court docket but can include day court docket as needed).
• Serve as judge in rotation on the adult and juvenile docket and performs magistration duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge.
• Reviewing, approving, and issuing arrest and search warrants.
• Signing of the paperwork prepared by the Chief Court Clerk.
• Handling special cases from the Code Enforcement Department to enforce City code of ordinances.
• Serve as City Magistrate, arraigns defendants at jail and at police department as needed, presides over court proceedings in Municipal Court, and performs the full duties of the office as defined by law.
• Preside over administrative hearings, court hearings, jury trials, and bench trials; processes and adjudicate criminal and civil cases in accordance with Texas Penal Codes, state and federal statutes, and court rules and procedures.
• Exercise independent judgment within specific legal guidelines; assures official Municipal Court activities are in compliance with federal and state laws, and City policies and goals.
• Review and sign court filings, motions, rulings, warrants and other legal documents; issues judicial process documents to compel appearances in court and compliance to legal rulings.
• Support the relationship between the City of Lakeway and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Conveys a positive, professional image by action, communication and appearance.
• Exhibits regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a Municipal Court Judge.
• Knowledge of State of Texas criminal and civil statues, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Texas judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge and ability to follow Judicial Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court and legal hearings.
• Knowledge of legal case management procedures, ethics, and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct.
• Knowledge of current political and economic trends in municipal, state and federal government.
• Ability to effectively communicate with City Council, City Manager, citizens of the City of Lakeway, employees and special groups requiring information as needed.
• Ability to review, understand, interpret, and analyze applicable civil and criminal laws and regulations.
• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines in order to ensure that justice is fair and equitable.
• Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and open communications with City employees, law enforcement agencies, court and justice system representatives, and advocate groups.
• Skill to operate a computer utilizing a variety of business and Court specialized software.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily an office setting, where noise and temperature levels are moderate.
• Hours are typically set for court but will be on-call after normal business hours for police officers to call needing search and arrest warrants.
• Will split (1/2 month) with Presiding Judge for duties of County Jail magistrate and traveling to Lakeway Police Station to administer TCCP Article 15.17 legal rights to defendants being held on Lakeway class C misdemeanor warrants.
• Major holidays will be split equitably.
• Stressful situations are inherent to this position.
• Work occasionally requires travel, including over-night stays, involving training and conducting City business.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time communicating with and listening to court litigants, performing computer work, writing docket notes and preparing legal documents.
• Must possess general manual dexterity to operate computer, office machines, perform filing or other office functions; and reach with hands or arms.
• Must be able to move about office, bend or stoop, retrieve files, lift books or other materials, use step-stools and step-ladders to store and retrieve items of various sizes, shapes and forms weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.